Oldbury Wells School vs St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 940 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oldbury Wells School
Bridgnorth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
BRIDGNORTH · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Oldbury Wells School Bridgnorth, West Midlands | St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy BRIDGNORTH, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #154 of 493 | #22 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1717 of 4,090 | #276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 740 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bridgnorth | BRIDGNORTH |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oldburywells.com | www.sjrc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 55.0).
- •Oldbury Wells School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 193.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oldbury Wells School better than St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (95.6 vs 55.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oldbury Wells School and St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Bridgnorth and BRIDGNORTH in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oldbury Wells School: 740. St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oldbury Wells School and St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Oldbury Wells School is 154th of 493 and St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 22nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).